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What Motivates Getting Things Done: Procrastination, Emotions, and Success

Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 278
Format: Hardcover

A marvel of evolution is that humans are not solely motivated by their desire to experience positive emotions. They are also motivated, and even driven to achieve, by their attempt to avoid or seek relief from negative ones. What Motivates Getting Things Done: Procrastination, Emotions,...
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Food Fights: Winning the Nutritional Challenges of Parenthood Armed With Insight, Humor, and a Bottle of Ketchup

Laura A. Jana · American Academy of Pediatrics; Second Edition edition
Format: Book

Knowing what to feed children is one thing. Getting them to eat it is quite another!In Food Fights, 2nd edition, the authors tastefully blend the science of nutrition and pediatrics with the practical insights of parents who have been in your shoes?offering simple solutions for your daily...
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Tai Chi for Depression: A 10-Week Program to Empower Yourself and Beat Depression

AIHAN KUHN · Ymaa Publication Center
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback

This book is designed to help readers understand depression and make positive changes to overcome it. Dr. Aihan Kuhn teaches a unique tai chi form that combines elements of Chen and Yang styles as well as qigong and meditation. The form is easy to learn, easy to remember, and easy to practice....
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Llewellyn's Complete Book of Ayurveda: A Comprehensive Resource for the Understanding & Practice of Traditional Indian Medicine

Hans H Rhyner · Llewellyn
Pages: 480
Format: Print book

Going beyond the idea of medicine as just a healing science, Ayurveda serves a threefold function: Preventive -- a concept of health care and personal hygiene meant for every person. Psychological -- a philosophy of life dealing with essential aspects of human existence. Curative -- a medical...
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No Time for Tears: Coping with Grief in a Busy World

Judy Heath psychotherapist · Chicago Review Press; Second edition, Revised & Updated edition
Format: Print book

Facing the loss of a loved one in a death-avoidant culture can be excruciating. Grievers may be expected to put on a brave face, to "move on" quickly, and to seek medication if they are still grief-stricken after an "acceptable" amount of time. Psycho­therapist Judy...
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Unplug: A Simple Guide to Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers

Suze Yalof Schwartz · Harmony
Pages: 212
Format: Hardcover

A modernized approach to meditation will appeal to anyone, even if - especially if - you believe you have no time, you can't sit still, or that "it's just not you."Whether you're a Fortune 500 CEO or someone bogged down with a never-ending to-do list, the proven secret to being...
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The Secret Lives of Introverts: Inside Our Hidden World

Jenn Granneman · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback

An introvert guide and manifesto for all the quiet ones -- and the people who love them. Is there a hidden part of you that no one else sees? Do you have a vivid inner world of thoughts and emotions that your peers and loved ones can't seem to access? Have you ever been told you're...
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Getting Grit: The Evidence-Based Approach to Cultivating Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose

Caroline Adams Miller · Sounds True
Pages: 248
Format: Paperback

Grit - defined as our perseverance and passion for long-term goals - is now recognized as one of the key determinants of success and life satisfaction. So, how do we build this essential quality? "First we have to understand what authentic grit is," writes Caroline Adams Miller....
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I Don't Belong to You: Quiet the Noise and Find Your Voice

Keke Palmer · North Star Way
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

A sometimes serious, often hilarious, and always inspiring guide that encourages young women to live a life full of ownership, confidence, and freedom from singer and popular Scream Queens and Grease Live! actress Keke Palmer, delightfully illustrated in four color with Keke's favorite...
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The Success Intersection: What Happens When Your Talent Meets Your Passion

Pat Williams · Revell
Pages: 202
Format: Hardcover

From the age of seven, Pat Williams's greatest passion was baseball. However, after two years in the minors, he had to admit it was not his greatest talent, and his career as a professional baseball player was at a dead end. But a phenomenally successful career in sports was just beginning....
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Playdhd: Permission to Play.....a Prescription for Adults With ADHD.

Kirsten Milliken · Bookbaby
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Play is the pathway to being an ADHD superstar! Consider all of the famous people who have ADHD- Einstein, Adam Levine, Michael Phelps, Jim Carey, Malcomb Forbes and Shane Victorino, to name a few. All known for being playful in their own way. If you are an adult with ADHD, this book...
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Joy Fixes for Weary Parents: 101 Quick, Research-Based Ideas for Overcoming Stress and Building a Life You Love

Erin Leyba · New World Library
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

No matter how much parents love their children, parenting is hard. How can a new parent not be stressed while sleep-deprived? A mom or dad sad about not having time with their partner? While people have raised kids forever, modern life presents fresh challenges. The author - the mother...
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An Invitation to Self-Care: Why Learning to Nurture Yourself Is the Key to the Life You've Always Wanted, 7 Principles for Abundant Living

Tracey Cleantis · Hazelden Publishing
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback

Too often, we settle for the notion that self-care means giving ourselves treats and rewards for good behavior. But it's so much more than that. Welcome to the self-care revolution! A day of indulgence at a spa - or at home on the couch - might help us unwind and feel temporarily renewed,...
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